You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Cedar Grove.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Cedar Grove accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Cedar Grove do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Cedar Grove that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/buddhist-tzu-chi-foundation">Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/cafe-in-cedar-grove-park-at-robert-o-toole-community-center">Cafe in Cedar Grove Park at Robert O'Toole Community Center</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/chrill-care-mobile-meals-of-essex-county">Chrill Care Mobile Meals of Essex County</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/school-16-1">School 16</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/montclair-emergency-services-for-the-homeless-mesh">Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Cedar Grove for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries), SNAP/EBT
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
10 reviews
Unclaimed
50 minutes
average wait time

0.97 mi
Info
We also can answer questions and correct misconceptions about SNAP to help you decide if SNAP is right for you. This help is free and confidential. Check your eligibility, please use this link: https://www.njhelps.gov/ Please call 973-857-8666 for an appointment Please for question contact us at newjersey_charity@tzuchi.us or by phone: For Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, please call 732-518-8405 For Camden County, please call 973-991-9703 Required documentations for SNAP application You MUST bring the following for everyone in your household who is applying for the application: A valid ID (i.e. driver’s license, birth certificate, government ID) Proof of where you live (i.e. lease, rental agreement, utility bill) *Unless you are experiencing homelessness Proof of earned income (i.e. paystubs, employer letter, recent tax records) Proof of unearned income (benefits award letter) Proof of resources (i.e. bank statements) Social Security Number Proof of immigration status (for non-citizens) Proof of student status (for college students)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Monday
  SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- SNAP/EBT: 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Location
150 Commerce Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
directions
Contact
(973) 857-8666
https://tzuchi.us/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cafe in Cedar Grove Park at Robert O'Toole Community Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.74 mi
Info
Community members over the age of 60. Free with $3 suggested donation
- Requirements
  Seniors Only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Monday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  11:30 am–12:30 pm
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
199 Fairview Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
directions
Contact
(973) 744-8103
https://fhecessex.org/events/
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Meal delivery
Chrill Care Mobile Meals of Essex County
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

Info
weekday hot meal delivery is provided to clients who are mostly homebound due to illness, physical limitation, advanced age, or inadequate cooking facilities. The meals are delivered usually between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to the client’s home by trained delivery drivers. Contact our mobile meals manager at (973) 744-0473
- Requirements
  For homebound seniors
Schedule
- Today
  Meal delivery: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Monday
  Meal delivery: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Meal delivery: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Meal delivery: 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
201 Bloomfield Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
directions
Contact
(973) 744-8103
https://ccihomecare.com/mobile-meals/
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How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Cedar Grove.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
CUMAC MFP - Little Falls United Methodist Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.06 mi
Info
Get registered to receive food here https://forms.gle/iEFqPnzdeYBefP7B9
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, September 16th (next month)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, October 21st (in 2 months)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
139 Main Street
Little Falls Township, NJ 07424
directions
Contact
(973) 742-5518
https://www.cumac.org/mobile-pantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
School 16
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.23 mi
Info
Summer meal program Coordinator: Richard Rando 9734702288 Start: 07/01/2025 Ends: 08/13/2025
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- Today
  11:00 am–12:30 pm
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–9:00 am
- 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
755 Grove Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
directions
Contact
(973) 470-2420
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Food pantry (groceries)
Human Needs Food Pantry
12 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

2.5 mi
Info
Call in advane for services at (973) 746-4669

Essex county can come in once a week while the other counties can come in once a month.

Vaccines are needed for the diaper program which is aailable only to essex county residents

They need only bring ID and proof of address. We serve all of Essex county on a once-a-week basis (except Newark. Newark is a major city with a lot of resources and we'd be overwhelmed trying to handle that city's residents) We serve all other counties in NJ on a once-a-month basis and provide them with listings for their counties.
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Delivery available for seniors & those adults with disabilities
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Next Thursday
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Tue, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
9 Label Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 746-4669
humanneedsfoodpantry.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Little Falls Methodist Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.31 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Fri, August 15th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Tue, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
Location
139 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
directions
Contact
(973) 256-0993
https://www.littlefallsumc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
THE FOOD PANTRY AT ST. AGNES
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.09 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Come early, line starts at 6am
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  7:00 am–9:00 am
- Sat, September 20th (next month)
  7:00 am–9:00 am
- Sat, October 18th (in 2 months)
  7:00 am–9:00 am
- 7:00 am–9:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
65 Union Ave
Little Falls, NJ 07424
directions
Contact
(973) 256-5020
http://www.stagneslf.org/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity Temple Community Development Center
9 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.68 mi
Info
Need help call: 9737714078
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, September 13th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
115 Greenwood Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 931-7652
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

2.49 mi
Info
Starting December 1st ,MESH will be having sleeping spots for the homless at 51 elm street at st mark methodist church from 7pm to 7am
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- Tomorrow
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Monday
  4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  Dinner
  Grab and Go Meals
- 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
619 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
directions
Contact
(973) 692-8857
Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Cedar Grove accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Cedar Grove do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Cedar Grove that’s open today: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Cafe in Cedar Grove Park at Robert O'Toole Community Center, Chrill Care Mobile Meals of Essex County, School 16, Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Cedar Grove for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.